bride-to-be
Definition
Noun: A woman who is engaged to be married; a fiancée. The term specifically refers to a woman during the period between her acceptance of a marriage proposal and the wedding ceremony.
Usage
The term "bride-to-be" is used to identify a woman's status as someone who is promised in marriage and is planning her wedding. It is a common and polite term used in social contexts, wedding planning, and journalism.
Examples
- The bride-to-be looked radiant at her engagement party.
- Her friends organized a surprise shower for the bride-to-be.
- As a bride-to-be, she spent months choosing the perfect dress.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun.
- Example: The bride-to-be's mother was very involved in the planning.
- It can be used in a hyphenated compound form for stylistic emphasis.
- Example: She embraced her new role as a bride-to-be with excitement.
Variants and Related Words
- Fiancée (n): A woman engaged to be married. This is a direct synonym, often considered more formal or of French origin.
- Engaged woman (n phrase): A more descriptive phrase with the same meaning.
- Future bride (n phrase): A less common variant with identical meaning.
Synonyms
- Fiancée
- Engaged woman
- Intended (archaic)
Antonyms
- Bride: A woman on her wedding day or just married.
- Wife: A married woman.
- Single woman: A woman who is not engaged or married.
Related Phrases and Collocations
- Groom-to-be (n): The male counterpart; a man who is engaged to be married.
- Happy couple (n phrase): Often refers to the engaged pair together.
- Wedding planning (n phrase): A common activity associated with a bride-to-be.
Noun
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a woman who is engaged to be married
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